Following the July 30 story about Sam Simon, co-creator (with Matt Groening) of The Simpsons who has terminal cancer, looking to donate all of his money to charity Indian Country Today Media Network decided to take a closer look at some philanthropic …
If we didn't have grand fortunes, their claim goes, we wouldn't have grand philanthropy. No foundations and handsome bequests for underwriting good causes. No gifts and grants by the tens and hundreds of millions. Philanthropy, proclaims a new study …
The Myron Stratton Home recently commissioned this mural, seen on July 29, 2013, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the nonprofit home for the needy. The mural honors the home's founder Winfield Scott Stratton, a Colorado Springs carpenter who …
She also attended a session by Dr. Stephen Post, bioethicist and researcher, on the effects of kindness and philanthropy on the brain. Post's research demonstrates that youth who volunteer and are civically engaged experience positive health outcomes …
Is strategic philanthropy smart business? More and more companies are donating goods, services or cash for good causes—causes that fit a company's overall strategy. Corporate philanthropy often gets a bad rap, but the reality is the largesse of …
The Internet has undoubtedly transformed the way we support great causes. For years, non-profits and individuals alike have flocked to social media to spread awareness, bolstering viral philanthropy through crowdfunding sites such as Indiegogo, Fundly, …
This household name UK medical charity is recruiting for an International Philanthropy Manager to work on a tremendously exciting and ambitious campaign. Working with international donors this is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to make a …
Aug 05, 2013 (Menafn – TELECOMWORLDWIRE via COMTEX) –United Way Worldwide said it has teamed with Dolphin Digital Media DPDM to launch Club Connect, a multi-faceted membership web platform designed to promote literacy and philanthropy …
This award is to honor a visionary leader and philanthropist doing extraordinary things to make Tampa Bay a better place for women to live and to work, according to a press release about the award. Nomination forms must be submitted by August 19, 2013.